Jumanji
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I now know the ages of the kids I'll for my daycare have so I'm trying to figure out the configuration. I'm guessing for now on some of the weights and heights of the daycare kids (I'll get more info once the kids start in the next few weeks) but here goes:
Daycare Boy - 10 months 20 lbs 27"
My Daughter - 12 months 19 lbs 27" (currently in SnugRide)
Daycare Boy - 12 months 33 lbs 30"
My Son - 3.5 years 37 lbs 41" (currently in EB 3-in-1 and needs a new seat)
Daycare Girl - 3.7 years 35 lbs 40"
Seats I currently have:
2 Eddie Bauer 3-in-1's
1 Graco SnugRide
I drive a 2004 Grand Caravan with 2 captains chairs in the middle (both have LATCH/UAS) and a 3 seat bench in the rear (middle seat has tether anchor only). I was able to fit 2 Eddie Bauer 3-in-1's and 1 Eddie Bauer Booster in the back row but it was EXTREMELY tight and I wasn't comfortable with it being like that.
I don't want to spend a fortune as I'm just starting my daycare and I've had to buy lots of other stuff so money is limited. I've done lots of looking at seats based on what I've seen recommended here. I love the Britax Parkway booster and that's what I'll move my son into once he's big enough. I also like the Radians but haven't tried one in my van yet and I have read that they are difficult to install at times. I also like the Cargo's as they seem narrower than my 3-in-1's.
When figuring out the current weight of a child should I weigh them fully clothed with shoes and such since that's what they'll weight in the seat?
Daycare Boy - 10 months 20 lbs 27"
My Daughter - 12 months 19 lbs 27" (currently in SnugRide)
Daycare Boy - 12 months 33 lbs 30"
My Son - 3.5 years 37 lbs 41" (currently in EB 3-in-1 and needs a new seat)
Daycare Girl - 3.7 years 35 lbs 40"
Seats I currently have:
2 Eddie Bauer 3-in-1's
1 Graco SnugRide
I drive a 2004 Grand Caravan with 2 captains chairs in the middle (both have LATCH/UAS) and a 3 seat bench in the rear (middle seat has tether anchor only). I was able to fit 2 Eddie Bauer 3-in-1's and 1 Eddie Bauer Booster in the back row but it was EXTREMELY tight and I wasn't comfortable with it being like that.
I don't want to spend a fortune as I'm just starting my daycare and I've had to buy lots of other stuff so money is limited. I've done lots of looking at seats based on what I've seen recommended here. I love the Britax Parkway booster and that's what I'll move my son into once he's big enough. I also like the Radians but haven't tried one in my van yet and I have read that they are difficult to install at times. I also like the Cargo's as they seem narrower than my 3-in-1's.
When figuring out the current weight of a child should I weigh them fully clothed with shoes and such since that's what they'll weight in the seat?